Solenostemon scutellarioides ‘Candy Store’

'Candy Store' is a different kind of pink coleus. Blocks of raspberry-pink, sour apple, grape, and cream enliven the leaves and make this plant a real eye-catcher. It has a nice rounded shape, strong stems, and thick foliage.

Noteworthy Characteristics: May be overwintered indoors where not hardy. Coleus have been popular since Victorian times or earlier.

Care: Coleus like warm soils with decent drainage, and they are not happy in overly dry conditions. Grow in full sun to medium shade; their colors are most vivid in full sun. Half-day sun produces softer colors that are still very appealing. Plants grown in too much sun may wilt, and plants grown in too much shade may become leggy.

Propagation: Sow seed on the soil's surface at 72° to 75°F in early spring. Root softwood cuttings from late spring to autumn.

Problems: Mealybugs, scale insects, and whiteflies may be a problem under glass. No serious insect or disease problems.